Knowing where trash comes from is the first step in figuring out better, more sustainable solutions. Freedom Island is a beautiful stretch of mangrove-lined beach, just outside of Manila, in the Philippines. It is an artificial beach, created in the 1970s when a coastal highway was bu...

Early electric vehicle adopters—especially outside California—will have gotten used to single or dual-port charging stations, often of the slower "Level 2" variety. Indeed, for the first few years I had my Nissan Leaf, I could be fairly certain that I'd find my favorite spots empty. T...

The 28-foot long house was commissioned by a client living in California, but has been winter-proofed as a four-season type of home, as the client may someday move to the northeast US, or potentially sell it to someone living in a colder climate. Most notably, it is built with a large...

Two articles were published in New York City on September 22 that look at two different forms of housing. In the New York Times, Kenneth R. Rosen writes about Coming home to a shipping container , subbed “Eco-friendly and affordable, shipping containers are gaining popularity as an al...

Usually for our Photo of the Day we feature an image of the beautiful natural world with little reference to humankind. But when this shot by Bill Amidon came through our pool ... how could we resist? The whole thing begs the question, did our brave photographer get sprayed?? Bill wri...

From extreme camouflage to sexual cannibalism, these pious-looking carnivores are as exquisite as they are fearsome. Named for their prominent front legs that fold together in a supine gesture suggesting an act of devotion, the praying mantis comes off as supine and soulful. You might...

It's difficult to imagine such abundance in an inhospitable environment until you see it for yourself. The island of Newfoundland is famous for its wild blueberries, and September is the best time of year for picking. The rocky hillsides are covered in low-lying blueberry plants dotte...

Frugal green living is a popular topic on TreeHugger, and often one of the suggestions is to buy in bulk. In a recent post, 13 items you should always buy in bulk, Katherine extolled the virtues of buying in bulk at stores like Costco. I have never been to a Costco. My dad did; I thin...